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Brie warmed in the panini press, topped with fresh figs and thyme-infused honey. An elegant but simple appetizer.

Ingredients

¼ cupsHoney

2 sprigsFresh Thyme, Plus More For Garnish

19-⅝ ounces, weightWheel Of Brie Cheese

5 wholeFresh, Ripe Figs, Quartered

Water Crackers Or Sliced French Bread, For Serving

Preparation

To a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the honey and thyme. Bring to a simmer, then turn down heat and keep warm.

Heat a panini press on the low setting. Unwrap the wheel of brie and place it in the preheated press. Close the lid and heat until soft and warm to the touch, with golden grill marks, watching carefully (if you go too long, the cheese will burst through the rind and ooze out). Mine took about 5-6 minutes.

Carefully transfer the warm brie to a serving plate. Top with quartered figs, drizzle with honey, and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve immediately with water crackers or sliced French bread.

Stephanie is a former newspaper reporter and self-taught baker who lives in the Twin Cities. As her blog title Girl Versus Dough suggests, Stephanie loves baking bread. And cookies. (And just about everything else.) She enjoys working with her hands, which is a great thing for all her friends and family who get the goodies that come out of her kitchen. Check out her TK recipe box! We’re sure you’ll see something you’ll want to make.

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